USC received a commitment Tuesday night from offensive tackle Keith Olson of Napavine, Wash. Olson is a three-star recruit who had six total offers per 247Sports and was believed to favor Oregon State before USC snagged him. Let’s remember a few days ago, Oregon got a commitment from Kelvin Banks, the No. 2-rated offensive tackle in the nation and a five-star prospect. And let’s note … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is This The Difference Between Oregon and USC?

Jake Smith, a wide receiver who played at Texas the past two seasons, is transferring to USC. Smith had 568 yards receiving and nine touchdowns the past two years. He might a good pickup. Smith started six games last season but missed three with a hamstring injury. But receivers tend to be a dime a dozen and wouldn’t it better to get an offensive lineman … Continue reading Does USC Need Another Receiver From Texas?

In the USC newsletter, some positions are proving elusive for USC in recruiting. And it’s time to revisit a memorable comment from a USC practice. Former USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote has been seen in photos with other Ohio State linebackers but his transfer has still not been announced. Phil and Penny Knight have made a second $500 million gift to the University of Oregon’s new … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Recruiting Giveth And Taketh

I can’t figure out the point of this statement. Is it OK to “break a rule” but not “cheat.”? How many hundreds of cases investigated by the NCAA did not give an athlete a competitive advantage? Marv Goux sold player tickets to help the players. He broke the rules. Did he cheat? Did the players run faster? Reggie Bush broke the rules and knew he … Continue reading More Reggie Bush Revisionism

Four-star tight end Keyan Burnett from Servite sent out a tweet Saturday night that sounded like he decommitted. And now Burnett has confirmed he decommitted to TrojanSports.com. Of course, the non-shocking thing in all of this is that a tight end would decommit from Graham Harrell’s Air Raid offense. Continue reading Keyan Burnett Did Decommit From USC

WINNERS Oregon The Ducks got a commitment from 5-star offensive tackle Kelvin Banks of Houston. He is the No. 2-ranked OT in the nation per Rivals. I thought USC was focused on Texas recruiting? More seriously, the Ducks are stockpiling quality offensive linemen and becoming Lineman U. Imagine the reaction from some in the media if Banks had committed to USC? Devin Brown The USC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners and Losers Of The Week